Motswana Arrested In SA For Smuggling Fake Shoes Worth R17m

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A 42-year-old Motswana man was reportedly recently arrested at Kopfontein border post between South Africa and Botswana for allegedly smuggling R17 million worth of counterfeit goods.

Efforts to establish the suspect’s real names and if he was a well known criminal failed as the deputy public relations officer of the Botswana Police Service senior superintendent, Near Bagali said he was not aware of the arrest.

“If he was arrested that side it will take time for them to notify us this side. I am not aware of any Motswana who was recently arrested smuggling goods of that worth. I can only establish that information from Interpol something that will take time especially that I am caught up with endless meetings,” said Bagali

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